Areas of Expertise

Bar Admission

Québec, 2001

Education

Université de Montréal, LL.B. (Civil Law)

Université du Québec à Montréal, B.A. (Political Science)

Language(s)

English, French

Éric’s practice in litigation and general commercial law is primarily focused on all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution, including advising clients on highly complex litigation or commercial issues and representing them before commercial, civil or administrative tribunals and in arbitration proceedings. He is involved in the defence of high-profile class actions and complex commercial disputes, including franchise litigation and insolvency and restructuring litigation, and has solid experience in urgent and special procedures such as injunctions and seizures. Éric is co-chair of Osler’s Class Actions Speciality Group and President of the Student Committee in the Montreal office.

Amex Bank of Canada and Toronto Dominion Bank, in a proposed class action alleging the breach of section 230 c) of the Consumer Protection Act

Aimia Inc. and Aimia Canada Inc., in connection with three class actions related to fees charged to the members of the Aeroplan Program upon redemption of Aeroplan Miles

Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix Inc.– defence of a class action concerning the right to unilaterally modify a loyalty reward program and the application of the Consumer Protection Act.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. and certain of its board members, in connection with a proposed class action and an authorization request to bring an action in accordance with Article 225.4 of the Securities Act brought by shareholders.

Amaya Inc. and certain of its board members, in connection with a proposed class action and an application for leave to bring an action under section 225.4 of the Securities Act brought by shareholders

Irving Oil, in its successful defence against a motion for authorization to institute a national class action regarding alleged miscalibration of distributor-type fuel pumps.

General Motors of Canada Limited, in relation to various actions brought by former Quebec dealers following out-of-court restructuring by GM Canada in 2009-2010.

Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited, in the files related to the Quebec Medicaid action taken by the Quebec Government against tobacco manufacturers (constitutional challenge to the Tobacco-Related Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act – to proceed on the merits in October 2013 – and defence to the $60B lawsuit filed by the Quebec Government in June 2012).

Bank of Montreal, on appeal of a judgment in favour of the trustee of a former borrower as a result of an alleged abuse of rights.

Canadian Bankers' Association, in relation to the References to the Quebec Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada regarding the jurisdiction of the Parliament of Canada to create a National Securities Regulator.

Co-responsible for the defence of the majority shareholders in a $165M oppression remedy dispute

Aveos Fleet Performance Inc., in relation to a major arbitration regarding the aborted implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning system.

PricewaterhouseCoopers, in the recognition of foreign bankruptcy proceedings against George Marciano (founder of Guess Jeans).

Atomic Energy Canada in the context of a $230M dispute against Hydro-Québec regarding the life extension project of a nuclear power plant.

Moderated session "Navigating U.S. and Canadian Cross-Border Evidentiary Issues: Current Trends, Critical Analysis and Successful Strategies" during and co-authored paper “Obtaining Evidence in Canada for U.S. Litigation" presented at the Cross-Border Litigation Forum in New York City on September 12, 2012.

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